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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,947,338.74, 4,421,007.90 and 817,422.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,947,338.74, 4,421,007.90 and 817,422.81 is: 1,226,134.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,947,338.74 : 4,421,007.90 = 817,422.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,947,338.74/4,421,007.90 = 817,422.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,947,338.74x = 4,421,007.90 × 817,422.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,947,338.74x = 3,613,832,700,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,613,832,700,650.20/2,947,338.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226,134.16

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